When is it better to drink kefir and can it be consumed every day?

From early childhood, we are taught to drink kefir.Kefir at lunch is given in kindergarten, in a hospital or sanatorium. All around assure us that it is very useful. Is it really?

What is the benefit of kefir and at what time of the day it is better to drink? Find answers to all these questions in our material.

They say that drinking such a fermented milk product as kefir is much more useful than just milk. And indeed, scientists in many countries have repeatedly argued that drinking kefir is useful. This product includes everything in your diet, even those who follow the slimness of their figure.

Kefir can rightly be considered a light and dietary product. On its basis, you can make a variety of drinks and light cold soups, which will bring great benefits to the body. On average, the caloric content of this product is only forty kilocalories per hundred grams.

• First of all, the benefit of this product is that it has a positive effect on the work of the intestine. Because kefir contains useful milk fungi, lactobacilli and other vitamins and substances. Regular use of this fermented milk product helps to combat constipation, normalizes the work of the intestine and improves its microflora. Also, the drink is able to cleanse the body of toxins and slags, which is very important during overeating or food poisoning.
• Like any dairy product, kefir contains a large amount of calcium, which is essential for healthy bones, hair and teeth. This fermented milk product contains easily digestible calcium, which has a positive effect on the growing organism and not only. In addition, regular use of kefir helps the body better absorb fats, proteins and minerals.

• This product is recommended for use in various diseases of the liver, pancreas, hypertension and edema. This fermented milk drink regulates the level of glucose in the blood, contributes to the increase and strengthening of the immune system. It is recommended to use with obesity, as kefir improves metabolism, helps to cope with fat deposits and perfectly satisfies hunger.
• The use of this product has a positive effect on the functioning of the nervous system. If it is used in the evening, it can normalize sleep, have a sedative effect and overcome fatigue. In addition, thanks to some vitamins that are contained in kefir, this dairy product has a positive effect on eye health and skin beauty. It is often recommended to include in your diet to those who have experienced a long period of illness, as the product helps to restore strength and improve health.
• In addition, this product is often used as a cosmetic. He often becomes the main component of various masks for face and hair.

Despite the many positive qualities of this product, kefir still has some contraindications.

• People suffering from diseases such as ulcers, gastritis, pancreatitis, or increased acidity should not use this dairy product.
• Do not use this product if there is such a problem with the intestines as diarrhea. If you use kefir, which has a laxative effect, the situation may worsen.
• In addition, it is not recommended to use kefir for those who are planning to get behind the wheel. The fact is that this drink contains a small percentage of alcohol, and in the case of a road test it will be very difficult to prove the fact that you drank a milk drink, and not alcohol.
• Do not recommend kefir on the eve of such important events as negotiations or exam. The fact is that in most cases the fermented milk product has a relaxing effect on the body, making it difficult for a person to concentrate and concentrate.
• Children under seven months are not recommended to give such a fermented milk product.In any case, before you enter this drink in the diet of your baby, be sure to consult with your pediatrician to avoid disastrous consequences.

After learning about the great benefits of this dairy product, many people begin to use it every day in large quantities, thinking that the more, the better. But in reality this is not the case and there are certain recommendations and daily norms that should be followed by both adults and children.

The daily rate of use of this fermented milk product for an adult averages two to three hundred milligrams. Sometimes doctors are allowed to drink up to half a liter a day. Remember that overuse of this product can also cause some health problems. Therefore, it is better to drink fresh kefir every day not more than one cup. In this case, the body will receive only benefit and there will be no harm.

If there are no contraindications, pregnant women can also include kefir in their diet. The daily rate in this case is no more than one hundred and fifty milligrams. If you exceed the recommended dose, there is a high likelihood that the body will dehydrate due to frequent urination. Nursing mothers are also recommended to use kefir, since this fermented milk product has a positive effect on lactation.

An adult suffering from obesity and extra pounds can be consumed up to a liter of kefir per day. You should first consult with a nutritionist in order not to harm your health.

Elderly people are also not contraindicated kefir. Drink will bring great benefits to the body, of course, if not listed above contraindications. Older people are recommended to use a dairy product daily in an amount of not more than two hundred milligrams.

As mentioned above, children under seven months should not use this product. In any case, kefir should be introduced into the diet of the baby gradually and very carefully.

• From seven to eight months A baby can be given kefir no more than twice a week. The initial dose should not exceed thirty milligrams. Then gradually, watching the reaction of the body, you can increase the dose.
• By the first year life can increase the dose of kefir up to one hundred milligrams. But even after a year it is undesirable to give baby kefir daily, two or three times a week will be enough. It is important to remember that if you give kefir to your child for the first time, then it is better to combine it with an evening meal. No later than six in the evening.
• To kids from two years it is quite possible to use one hundred one hundred and fifty milligrams of kefir per day. It is important to remember that it is better to give preference to baby kefir with a low percentage of fat.
• Children from the age of five can be given daily for one hundred fifty-two hundred milligrams of yogurt, if the baby's body responds well to this fermented milk product.

Someone likes to use this product in the morning, and someone prefers to drink a cup of yogurt at night. It is not recommended to use a fermented milk product in the morning or in the afternoon just because you can get a little drunk from it. This can adversely affect the general condition of the body, the concentration of attention while working, studying or driving a car. Therefore, for most people, the ideal time to eat kefir is evening. If you drink a glass of fermented milk product a few hours before sleep, it will help to normalize sleep, relieve stress and fatigue.

If you have a day off, you do not go to work behind the wheel, this product can be fully consumed in the morning.The main thing is to have time to do it before eating. For example, if you wake up at six in the morning, then, fifteen minutes after waking up, you can drink a glass of such a useful drink. This will improve the overall condition of the body, increase the appetite and allow better digestion of food.

After eating kefir, you can have breakfast in an hour. If the use of the product has a laxative effect on you, it is not recommended to drink it in the morning.

Most doctors still recommend drinking a fermented milk product overnight. Perhaps this is the perfect time to drink a cup of yogurt. The fact is that at night we do not load the stomach with food, the body completely relaxes and rests. Therefore, kefir can best help digest dinner, improve the work of the intestines and normalize the work of other organs. As a rule, people who use the product in the evening, there are no problems with the intestines.

Now you know all about the beneficial properties of kefir and how and when it is best to use it. Finally, we offer some more useful tips that will help you choose the right product and more.

• Try to use only fresh kefir daily. A three to four day old product would not be so helpful. Moreover, the use of such kefir can lead to constipation.
• The optimal fat content for this fermented milk product is 2.5%.
• Choose a product whose shelf life does not exceed seven days.
• For more benefits, try to use kefir in its pure form. That is, without adding sugar, berries and other sweeteners to it. It is also not recommended to buy a product with various aromatic additives.
• After you open the bottle with fresh kefir, try to use the product for two days.
• Try to buy a fermented milk product in an opaque package, so it will retain its freshness and benefits longer.
• If you want to diversify your daily diet and add even more benefits to kefir, remember that it goes well with fiber and bran. The product is well combined with spices, such as cinnamon, ginger and turmeric. Very often, this combination is used by those who wish to get rid of extra pounds.
• The fermented milk product also goes well with various greens, celery and cucumbers. In addition, you can add fresh berries or honey. But from the nuts and legumes better to give up.

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